DORLING Kindersley is well-known for publishing visually exciting guides that make information easy to absorb, and this stunningly produced volume, with its classy graphics and timelines, won’t disappoint.
It gives an accessible insight into the inter-connections of a conflict that shaped the world.
From the causes to the aftermath, it covers everything from the key people, battles, fears, and changing technology to the political and economic dynamics, all presented in lively chronological chapters.
Packed with startling photos and first-person accounts, the nine chapters provide a key to understanding a complex and devastating global conflict.
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